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I tried to think of clever and interesting facts about myself that would make you desperately curious about my life and writing, but I’m kind of ordinary. Here’s the highlights.

Wife of a Canadian (I’m a dual citizen, and so are my kids). I call him my boyfriend because he still is, and I still crush hard on him most days. PS–He’s a firefighter, so yes, be jealous. It’s alright.

Mom of 2 boys (Admittedly this does make my life a little interesting. And ohmygosh, y’all, they are just the. absolute. best.)

World’s worst speller (Whose got thyme for speling? Are you totally wondering if I meant to type whose or who’s?)

Love to garden (Kind of a blogger cliche, but I did write a gardening book if you want proof.)

Love photography (Another blogger cliche, but I have photographed a wedding if you want proof.) Sadly, the camera I knew a lot about is dead, and now, I have a new, fancy-schmancy camera my hubs got for me. I promise I’m trying to figure it out; maybe I’ll post a good shot one day.

Love cooking (Yep, another cliche! BUT I did use to bake wedding cakes in Canada. I was forced to retire because it about sent me to the loony bin. The stress, friends!)

I ALWAYS burn toast under the broiler. (Pancakes and grilled cheese are never safe in my hands either.)

I will absolutely break a grammar rule if I want to.

I really REALLY love Jesus, and I am shell-shock in awe of God. (I mean have you watched a flower grow from seed to bloom? Have you heard the song of a hummingbird’s wings? Yeah. Exactly. Just God, wow.)

I am a fan of social justice and philanthropy.

I try to buy fair trade coffee and chocolate and feel guilty because it’s only a start.

Oh, I homeschool. (What? I know, right? The cliches just keep coming. Dang. I’ll try to be more original.)

I grew up in Georgia, and when I die, I want my ashes sprinkled in a field of yellow flowers sprouted up from red clay.

Coffee. Just coffee. Okay? I mean, yes, yes and amen! (Especially when it is with my 12 year old who I have thoroughly trained in the finer things.)

There’s more. I’ve lived a little. Seen a few things in my day. And I’m just really a fan of being real, of not hiding the unsightly in our lives, of sharing the truth because the truth is what sets people free.

I love starting sentences with the word AND! Love it.

I’m really honored you’d take the time to read about me, and read what I write. I don’t take that lightly.

I hope you’ll be encouraged here on my blog and maybe equipped in your life, whatever road you may find yourself traveling.

I have always known you are amazing. Just sitting and talking and rocking our little ones while the “big boys” were running around the yard, you became a friend and a wise woman in my life. Hugs to you.